Release Date: 19 July 2024
Label: Esoteric / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Clamshell
No of Units: 6
Barcode: 5013929475687
Genres: Rock Progressive Rock
Description
• 6CD BOX SET ANTHOLOGY CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF RARE BIRD RECORDED BETWEEN 1969 AND 1975.
• FEATURING 59 TRACKS ON SIX CDs.
• INCLUDING a PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DISC RECORDED LIVE AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE IN 1974 AND A FURTHER 12 BONUS TRACKS DRAWN FROM RARE SINGLES, AN EP AND A STUDIO OUT-TAKES.
• REMASTERED WITH AN ILLUSTRATED BOOK WITH EXTENSIVE ESSAY & INTERVIEWS WITH
STEVE GOULD & MARK ASHTON & A POSTER.
Formed in 1969, RARE BIRD had the distinction of being the first act to be released on Tony Stratton Smith's gloriously eclectic label Charisma records. Following their 1970 international hit single 'Sympathy', neither their debut album or the excellent follow up enjoyed the sales of their debut single.
This lack of commercial success saw line up changes and the band signed to Polydor Records in late 1971, recording the excellent album 'EPIC FOREST' the following year which was followed by the fine album 'SOMEBODY'S WATCHING'. Despite the excellence of the band's work, commercial success still eluded them and they recorded their final album, 'BORN AGAIN' which led to touring activity, including a memorable spot opening for label mates BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in June 1974. However, the following year Rare Bird disbanded.
This anthology features newly remastered versions of all of Rare Bird's albums and singles. The set also features an additional previously unreleased CD of the band's entire live set recorded by Polydor Records at the Theatre Royal, London in June 1974.
Tracklisting
Holocaust
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Uriah Heep
Strawbs
Praying Mantis
Rare Bird
Rare Bird
Rare Bird
